Physical Therapy Faculty Practice at UI Health

Whether from sports, a car accident, or from a fall. If you or a loved one have experienced a concussion, receiving the proper treatment from UI Health, located in Chicago Illinois, will have a great impact on having a healthy recovery.

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The University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics is a patient-centered organization. Providing safe, high-quality and cost-effective care for our patients is our foremost responsibility. The care of our patients and their families will always be at the heart of our mission.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are more than 3.8 million concussions per year, many of which don't receive proper initial care and treatment.

Concussions can happen to anyone at any time - whether from sports, a car accident, or from a fall. If you or a loved one have experienced a concussion, receiving the proper treatment is an important part of a safe and healthy recovery.

Brian Baranyi, PT, DPT, OCS Concussion Management Program

Nexhip Cuca, MS, OTR/L Rehabilitation Services

Kyle Jennette, PhD Psychiatry Services

Edward Michals, MD Radiology

Kenneth Moore, MD Neurology

Justin Payette, PT, DPT, SCS Concussion

Neil Pliskin, PhD Psychiatry Services

Konstantin Slavin, MD Neurosurgery

Jason Soble, PhD, ABPP Concussion

Woojin Song, PhD Neurology

Adam Wielechowski, PT, DPT Concussion Management Program

The Concussion Management Program (CMP) at UI Health brings together an experienced team of clinicians from Physical Therapy, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Neuropsychology, Neuropsychiatry, Radiology, and Ophthalmology to treat the myriad symptoms that can emerge after traumatic brain injury (TBI).  

If you think you've had a concussion, seek medical care to ensure you've fully recovered before returning to physical activities. Repeated trauma can make a concussion and recovery worse.

With increased awareness of the effects of sports concussions and head injury in general, it has become clear that a multidisciplinary approach to concussion care is essential in promoting effective and timely recovery. 

Our diverse team of experts understands that concussions can be associated with cognitive, behavioral, and emotional health consequences for many student and professional athletes. That is why we are fully committed to providing a holistic approach that addresses every aspect of an athlete's needs to make a safe return to their sport of choice.